Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

Digitized materials from the Smithsonian Libraries and Archives (SLA) are available in SLA's Digital Library and this corresponding Internet Archive smithsonian collection, which generally excludes natural history subject areas. SLA's digitized natural history materials can be found in the Biodiversity Heritage Library (BHL) and in the equivalent Internet Archive biodiversity collection.

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Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

122,795 123K

Hamonshū

1903 1903

by Mori, Yūzan, -1917

eye 122,795

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Title from daisen on cover
( 1 reviews )
Topics: Decoration and ornament, Themes, motives, Waves in art

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

42,330 42K

Handbook of marks on pottery & porcelain

1909 1909

by Burton, William, 1863-; Hobson, R. L. (Robert Lockhart), 1872-1941

eye 42,330

favorite 80

comment 1

"Works of reference consulted": p. [xii]
( 1 reviews )
Topic: Pottery

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

91,027 91K

Hamonshū

1903 1903

by Mori, Yūzan, -1917

eye 91,027

favorite 593

comment 1

Title from daisen on cover
( 1 reviews )
Topics: Decoration and ornament, Themes, motives, Waves in art

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

27,306 27K

The Jahangirnama : memoirs of Jahangir, Emperor of India

1999 1999

by Jahangir, Emperor of Hindustan, 1569-1627; Thackston, W. M. (Wheeler McIntosh), 1944-

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 480-482) and index
( 1 reviews )
Topic: Jahangir, Emperor of Hindustan, 1569-1627

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

51,193 51K

An embroidery pattern book

1917 1917

by Waring, Mary E

eye 51,193

favorite 647

comment 5

viii, 171 p. : 22 cm
( 5 reviews )
Topic: Embroidery

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

78,320 78K

The grammar of ornament

1856 1856

by Jones, Owen, 1809-1874; Bedford, Francis, 1816-1894; Waring, J. B. (John Burley), 1823-1875; Westwood, J. O. (John Obadiah), 1805-1893; Wyatt, M. Digby (Matthew Digby), Sir, 1820-1877; Sky Meadow Bindery, binder. DSI

eye 78,320

favorite 1,164

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statement of responsibility: by Owen Jones; illustrated by examples from various styles of ornament. One hundred folio plates, drawn on stone by F. Bedford, and printed in colours by Day and Son
( 4 reviews )
Topics: Decoration and ornament, Design

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

10,746 11K

American silversmiths and their marks, III

1948 1948

by Ensko, Stephen Guernsey Cook, 1896-1969

eye 10,746

favorite 18

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Maps show location of silversmiths in New York, Boston, and Philadelphia, 1660 to 1800
( 1 reviews )
Topics: Silversmiths, Hallmarks, Silverwork

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

60,931 61K

Hamonshū

1903 1903

by Mori, Yūzan, -1917

eye 60,931

favorite 401

comment 0

Title from daisen on cover
Topics: Decoration and ornament, Themes, motives, Waves in art

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

268,964 269K

America : being the latest, and most accurate description of the New World : containing the original of the inhabitants, and the remarkable voyages thither : the conquest of the vast empires of Mexico and Peru, and other large provinces and territories, with the several European plantations in those parts : also their cities, fortresses, towns, temples, mountains, and rivers : their habits, customs, manners, and religions : their plants, beasts, birds, and serpents : with an appendix containing, besides several other considerable additions, a brief survey of what hath been discover'd of the unknown south-land and the Arctick region

1671 1671

by Ogilby, John, 1600-1676; Montanus, Arnoldus, 1625?-1683

eye 268,964

favorite 356

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statement of responsibility: collected from most authentick authors, augmented with later observations, and adorn'd with maps and sculptures by John Ogilby
( 1 reviews )

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17,041 17K

Dictionnaire des marques et monogrammes des faiences, poteries, grès, terre de pipe, terre cuite, porcelaines, etc. : anciennes et modernes ...

1879 1879

by Ris-Paquot, 1835-

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favorite 27

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Includes index
Topics: Pottery, Porcelain, Monograms

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9,868 9.9K

Comment reconnaître les porcelaines et les faïences d'après leurs marques et leurs caractères

1914 1914

by Auscher, Ernest Simon, 1857-

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At head of title: E.S. Auscher
( 1 reviews )
Topics: Pottery, Porcelain

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

13,648 14K

The Decorator's assistant

1847 1847

eye 13,648

favorite 241

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Volume title pages, -v. 3, The decorator's assistant and weekly record of painting, sculpture, popular science &ct.; v. 4-5, The decorator's assistant
( 2 reviews )
Topics: Design, Decoration and ornament, Art

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

13,239 13K

The Decorator's assistant

1847 1847

eye 13,239

favorite 262

comment 0

Volume title pages, -v. 3, The decorator's assistant and weekly record of painting, sculpture, popular science &ct.; v. 4-5, The decorator's assistant
Topics: Design, Decoration and ornament, Art

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

83,498 83K

Shin-bijutsukai

1000 1000

eye 83,498

favorite 553

comment 2

Description based on surrogate of: 1901 (monthly issues bound together subsequent to publication)
( 2 reviews )
Topics: Decoration and ornament, Artists, Decoration and ornament -- Japan -- Periodicals, Artists -- Japan...

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

27,775 28K

Embroidery hints: Fall and Winter 1910

1910 1910

by New York Embroidery House

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favorite 337

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Cover title
( 1 reviews )
Topic: Embroidery

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

35,973 36K

The Art of knitting

1892 1892

by Butterick Publishing Company

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favorite 395

comment 1

154 p. : 28 cm
( 1 reviews )
Topic: Knitting

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

2,771 2.8K

Boxing and how to train

1913 1913

by Austin, Sam C

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comment 0

131 p. : 17 cm
Topics: Bag punching, Boxing

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

7,193 7.2K

Practical psychology : an advanced manual in the science of mental development, in eleven lessons

1922 1922

by Haddock, Frank C. (Frank Channing), 1853-1915

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vii, [9]-541 p. : 22 cm
Topic: Psychology, Applied

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

28,547 29K

A list of early American silversmiths and their marks

1917 1917

by French, Hollis, 1868-1940; Walpole Society (U.S.)

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At head of title: The Walpole society
Topics: Silverwork, Hallmarks

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

15,397 15K

Le costume historique. Cinq cents planches, trois cents en couleurs, or et argent, deux cents en camaieu. Types principaux du vêtement et de la parure, rapprochés de ceux de l'intérieur de l'habitation dans tous les temps et chez tous les peuples, avec de nombreux détails sur le mobilier, les armes, les objets usuels, les moyens de transport, etc

1888 1888

by Racinet, A. (Auguste), 1825-1893

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Vol. 1 is mainly explanatory text with an "Introduction générale" by the author dated "Juin 1887." Vols. 2-6, each with half-title only, are mainly plates accompanied by descriptive text and were published in 20 "livraisons," 1877-1886
Topic: Costume

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

6,438 6.4K

Führer für sammler von Porzellan und Fayence, Steinzeug, Steingut usw : Vollständiges Verzeichnis der auf älterem Porzellan, Fayence, Steingut usw. befindlichen Marken

1919 1919

by Grässe, Johann Georg Theodor, 1814-1885; Jaenniche, Friedrich, 1831-1907; Zimmermann, Ernst, 1866-1940

eye 6,438

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Includes indexes
Topic: Pottery

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

9,589 9.6K

Slave songs of the United States

1867 1867

by Allen, William Francis, 1830-1889; Ware, Charles Pickard, 1840-1921; Garrison, Lucy McKim, 1842-1877

eye 9,589

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Unaccompanied melodies
( 2 reviews )
Topics: African Americans, Folk music, Folk songs, English, Spirituals (Songs), Slaves

Biodiversity Heritage Library

3,544 3.5K

Concealing-coloration in the animal kingdom; an exposition of the laws of disguise through color and pattern: being a summary of Abbott H. Thayer's discoveries

1909 1909

by Thayer, Gerald Handerson, 1883-1939; Thayer, Abbott Handerson, 1849-1921; Ketchum, Howard, b. 1902, former owner. DSI

eye 3,544

favorite 6

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statement of responsibility: by Gerald H. Thayer, with an introductory essay by A.H. Thayer, illustrated by Abbott H. Thayer, Gerald H. Thayer, Richard S. Meryman and others and with photographs
( 1 reviews )
Topics: Animals, Camouflage (Biology)

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

8,766 8.8K

Astronomia nova aitiologetos [romanized] : sev physica coelestis, tradita commentariis de motibvs stellæ Martis, ex observationibus G. V. Tychonis Brahe ; jussu & sumptibus Rvdolphi II ... plurimum annorum pertinaci studio elaborata Pragæ ...

1609 1609

by Kepler, Johannes, 1571-1630; Brahe, Tycho, 1546-1601; Rudolph II, emperor of Germany, 1552-1612; Bute, John Stuart, Earl of, 1713-1792, former owner. DSI; Burndy Library, donor. DSI

eye 8,766

favorite 21

comment 0

Caspar. M. Bibl. Kepleriana
Topics: Astronomy, Planetary theory

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

12,622 13K

Japanese marks and seals

1882 1882

by Bowes, James Lord, 1834-1899

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comment 0

3 p., l., [v]-ix, [2] p., 1 l., 379 p. 29 cm
Topics: Pottery, Pottery, Japanese

Biodiversity Heritage Library

23,777 24K

La plante et ses applications ornementales

1896 1896

by Grasset, Eugène, 1841-1917; Verneuil, M. P. (Maurice Pillard), 1869-1942, ill

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statement of responsibility: sous la direction de M. Eugène Grasset
( 2 reviews )
Topics: Decoration and ornament, Flowers in art

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

3,976 4.0K

$Opticks: or, A treatise of the reflections, refractions, inflexions and colours of light : also two treatises of the species and magnitude of curvilinear figures$

Opticks: or, A treatise of the reflections, refractions, inflexions and colours of light : also two treatises of the species and magnitude of curvilinear figures

1704 1704

by Newton, Isaac, 1642-1727; Hemming, G.W., former owner. DSI; Burndy Library, donor. DSI

eye 3,976

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Signatures: pi² A-S⁴ 2A-2B⁴ 2D-2S⁴ 2T⁴ (2T₁+chi₁;± 2T₂) 2U-3D⁴
Topic: Optics

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

9,957 10.0K

The Decorator's assistant

1847 1847

eye 9,957

favorite 173

comment 0

Volume title pages, -v. 3, The decorator's assistant and weekly record of painting, sculpture, popular science &ct.; v. 4-5, The decorator's assistant
Topics: Design, Decoration and ornament, Art

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

10,523 11K

A companion to Manual of illumination : containing borders, capitals, texts, and detail finishings, & c

- -

by Laing, J. J; Bradley, John William, 1830-1916. Manual of illuminations

eye 10,523

favorite 149

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16th thousand
Topic: Illumination of books and manuscripts

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

10,679 11K

Modern cabinetwork, furniture & fitments; an account of the theory & practice in the production of all kinds of cabinetwork & furniture, with chapters on the growth and progress of design and construction;

1910 1910

by Wells, Percy A; Hooper, John

eye 10,679

favorite 67

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Part of the plates printed on both sides
Topics: Cabinetwork, Furniture

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

11,020 11K

Atlas of the Munsell color system

1915 1915

by Munsell, A. H. (Albert Henry), 1858-1918

eye 11,020

favorite 104

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Cover title
( 1 reviews )
Topic: Color

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35,794 36K

Shin-bijutsukai

1000 1000

eye 35,794

favorite 233

comment 0

Description based on surrogate of: 1901 (monthly issues bound together subsequent to publication)
Topics: Decoration and ornament, Artists, Decoration and ornament -- Japan -- Periodicals, Artists -- Japan...

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

8,314 8.3K

The signs and symbols of primordial man; being an explanation of the evolution of religious doctrines from the eschatology of the ancient Egyptians

1910 1910

by Churchward, Albert

eye 8,314

favorite 124

comment 0

xxiii, 449, [1] p. 26 cm
Topics: Freemasons, Symbolism, Eschatology, Religion

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

18,215 18K

English goldsmiths and their marks, a history of the goldsmiths and plate workers of England, Scotland, and Ireland; with over thirteen thousand marks reproduced in facsimile from authentic examples of plate and tables of date-letters and other hall-marks used in the assay offices of the United kingdom

1921 1921

by Jackson, Charles James, Sir, 1849-1923

eye 18,215

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xvi, 747 p. 31 cm
Topics: Plate, Goldwork, Silverwork, Hallmarks

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

3,900 3.9K

Catalogue descriptif de toutes les marques postales de la France : inscriptions, timbres a main, et obliterations ... avec des prix de vente pour les collections

1902 1902

by Maury, Arthur, 1844-1907; Arthur Maury (Firm)

eye 3,900

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Spine title: Marques postales de la France
Topic: Postmarks

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

8,886 8.9K

Gothic alphabets

1897 1897

by Springer, Jaro, 1856-1915; International Chalcographical Society

eye 8,886

favorite 317

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Also published in German in the same year: Gothische Alphabete
Topics: Alphabets, Lettering, Initials, Illumination of books and manuscripts, E. S., Meister, active 15th...

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

4,394 4.4K

English and Muskokee dictionary. : Collected from various sources and rev.

1914 1914

by Loughridge, R. M. (Robert McGill), 1809-1900

eye 4,394

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236 p. : 20 cm
Topics: English language -- Dictionaries -- Creek, Creek language -- Dictionaries -- English

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9,144 9.1K

Sidereus nuncius : magna, longeque admirabilia spectacula pandens, suspiciendaq́ue proponens vnicuique, praesertim verò philosophis, atq́[ue] astronomis, quae à Galileo Galileo ... perspicilli nuper à se reperti beneficio sunt obseruata in lunae facie, fixis innumeris, lacteo circulo, stellis nebulosis, apprime verò in quatuor planetis circa Iouis stellam disparibus interuallis, atque periodis, celeritate mirabili circumuolutis; quos, nemini in hanc vsque diem cognitos, nouissimè author depraehendit primus; atque Medicea sidera nuncupandos decreuit

1610 1610

by Galilei, Galileo, 1564-1642; Baglioni, Tommaso, publisher; Evans, Herbert M. (Herbert McLean), 1882-1971, former owner. DSI; Burndy Library, donor. DSI

eye 9,144

favorite 23

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Another edition (pirated) was issued in the same year in Frankfurt, Germany, "in Paltheniano"
Topics: Astronomy, Telescopes, Early works to 1800

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14,001 14K

Ioannis Keppleri Harmonices mundi libri V ... : Appendix habet comparationem huius operis cum Harmonices Cl. Ptolemaei libro III, cumque Roberti de Fluctibus, dicti Flud. medici oxoniensis speculationibus Harmonicis, operi de Macrocosmo & microcosmo insertis. Accessit nunc propter cognationem materiae eiusdem authoris liber ante 23. annos editus Tubingae, cui titulus Prodromus, seu Mysterium cosmographicum, de causis coelorum numeri, proportionis motuumque periodicorum, ex quinque corporibus regularibus ..

1619 1619

by Kepler, Johannes, 1571-1630; Ptolemy, 2nd cent; Fludd, Robert, 1574-1637; Tambach, Gottfried, fl. 1607-1632, publisher; Planck, Johann, fl. 1615-1627, printer; Burndy Library, donor. DSI

eye 14,001

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Books 1-2 and books 3-5 are paged continuously
Topics: Geometry, Music

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

34,737 35K

American Indian painters; a biographical directory

1968 1968

by King, Jeanne Snodgrass, 1927-

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favorite 20

comment 0

Includes bibliographical references (p. 264-269)
Topics: Indians of North America, Indian art

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

8,524 8.5K

Genghis Khan and the Mongol empire

2009 2009

eye 8,524

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317 p. : 28 cm
Topics: Genghis Khan, 1162-1227 -- Exhibitions, Mongols -- History -- To 1500 -- Exhibitions, Mongols --...

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

8,445 8.4K

A dictionary of the Numípu or Nez Perce language

1895 1895

by Morvillo, Anthony, author; Scott, H. L., former owner. DSI; St. Ignatius Mission Print, publisher

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Attributed to Anthony Morvillo
Topics: Nez Percé language, English language

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

6,566 6.6K

Smocking, fancy stitches, and cross stitch and darned net designs

1895 1895

by Butterick Publishing Company

eye 6,566

favorite 144

comment 0

63 p. 24 cm
Topics: Smocking, Cross-stitch

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

5,439 5.4K

The art of portrait painting

1905 1905

by Collier, John, 1850-1934

eye 5,439

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Colored plates accompanied by leaves with descriptive letterpress
Topics: Portrait painting, Portraits

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

26,261 26K

Nigerian artists : a who's who and bibliography

1993 1993

by Kelly, Bernice M; Stanley, Janet L; Smithsonian Institution. Libraries. National Museum of African Art Branch

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favorite 20

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Includes indexes
( 1 reviews )
Topics: Artists, Art, Nigerian

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5,591 5.6K

Disquisitiones arithmeticae

1801 1801

by Gauss, Carl Friedrich, 1777-1855

eye 5,591

favorite 12

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XVIII, 668, [10] p. ; 21 cm
Topic: Number theory

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670 670

War cartoons

1918 1918

by Knott, John Francis, 1878-1963; Smith, Ray, bookseller. DSI

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favorite 4

comment 0

Reprint of cartoons that first appeared in the Dallas news
Topic: World War, 1914-1918

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

6,292 6.3K

Vlyssis Aldrouandi patricii Bononiensis Monstrorum historia : cum Paralipomenis historiae omnium animalium

1642 1642

by Aldrovandi, Ulisse, 1522-1605?, author; Bernia, Marco Antonio, active 1638-1661, publisher; Tebaldini, Nicolò, active 1602-1649, printer; Coriolano, Giovanni Battista, -1649, engraver; Ambrosini, Bartolommeo, 1588-1657. Paralipomena accuratissima historiae omnium animalium; Hoeven, J. van der, (Physician), active 1923, former owner; Beckwith, J. Bruce, 1933-, donor; Browning, Nancy Gay, donor; Saintyves, P. (Pierre), 1870-1935, bookseller; Jeremy Norman & Co., bookseller;...

eye 6,292

favorite 94

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2 volumes in 1 : 36 cm (folio)
Topics: Teratology, Monsters, Human anatomy, Abnormalities, Human, Animals, Abnormalities, Plants, Natural...

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

10,364 10K

Manuale del compositore di tessuti; guida alla formazione delle armature per ogni specie di stoffe

1910 1910

by Pinchetti, Pietro

eye 10,364

favorite 18

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viii, 322 p. 16 cm
Topic: Weaving

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

17,964 18K

Cross-stitch embroidery

1899 1899

by Wilkie, Harriet Cushman

eye 17,964

favorite 186

comment 1

48 p. 28 cm
( 1 reviews )
Topic: Embroidery

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

6,184 6.2K

Marks of early American silversmiths, with notes on silver, spoon types & list of New York city silversmiths 1815-1841

1938 1938

by Currier, Ernest M., 1867-1936; Buhler, Mrs. Kathryn C

eye 6,184

favorite 16

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xv, 179 p., 2 l. 28 cm
Topics: Silverwork, Hallmarks

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

4,779 4.8K

O le tusi paia o le Feagaiga Tuai ma le Feagaiga Fou lea, ua faasamoaina

1872 1872

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2 p. l., 1113, [1] p. 23 cm
Topic: Bible. Samoan. 1872

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

5,434 5.4K

Everybody's book of luck

1900 1900

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Cover title: The book of luck
Topics: Superstition, Fortune-telling

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7,752 7.8K

The red man's rebuke

1893 1893

by Pokagon, Simon, 1830-1899; World's Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.)

eye 7,752

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statement of responsibility: by Chief Pokagon
( 2 reviews )
Topics: Indians of North America, Indians, Treatment of

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

9,812 9.8K

Motifs pour broderies

1922 1922

by Dillmont, Thérèse de, 1846-1890; Dollfus-Mieg & Cie

eye 9,812

favorite 208

comment 1

Première-2me série: 14 x 21 cm
( 1 reviews )
Topic: Embroidery

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

6,602 6.6K

L'art arabe

1893 1893

by Gayet, Albert Jean, 1856-

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Series title also at head of t.-p
Topics: Islamic art, Art, Arab

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

8,446 8.4K

La dentelle aux fuseaux

1921 1921

by Paulis, L

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"Première partie, Dentelles à fil continu. I, Cluny"--Cover
Topics: Bobbin lace, Lace and lace making, Cluny lace

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

7,373 7.4K

Gazetteer of railway stations in the United States and the Dominion of Canada. Designating telegraph, express, post, and money-order offices ... with the population ... Also, a list of the counties and country towns of the several States, with the date at which the several courts are held ..

1874 1874

by Allen, William Frederick, 1846-1915

eye 7,373

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xxviii, 412 p. 19 cm
( 1 reviews )
Topics: Railroad stations, Railroads

Biodiversity Heritage Library

8,556 8.6K

Kunstformen der Natur

1899 1899

by Haeckel, Ernst, 1834-1919; Bibliographisches Institut (Leipzig, Germany)

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statement of responsibility: von Prof. Dr. Ernst Haeckel
Topic: Natural history

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

2,112 2.1K

Bollettino della Società aeronautica italiana

1909 1909

by SAI (Society

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v. :
Topics: Aeronautics, Aeronautics -- Periodicals

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

7,770 7.8K

Dessins d'ornements d'architecture de Joseph Beunat : reproduction de l'ouvrage, epoque du premier Empire

1900 1900

by Beunat, Joseph

eye 7,770

favorite 93

comment 1

Caption title
( 1 reviews )
Topic: Decoration and ornament

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

10,333 10K

Esquisses décoratives

- -

by Binet, René, 1866-1911; Geffroy, Gustave, 1855-1926

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favorite 218

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statement of responsibility: par René Binet, architecte ; preface de Gustave Geffroy
( 4 reviews )
Topics: Decoration and ornament, Art nouveau, Architecture, Interior decoration, Jewelry

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

7,941 7.9K

The sewing machine : its invention and development

1976 1976

by Cooper, Grace Rogers

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First published in 1968 under title: The invention of the sewing machine
Topic: Sewing machines

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

6,619 6.6K

Color problems; a practical manual for the lay student of color

1903 1903

by Vanderpoel, Emily Noyes, 1842-1939

eye 6,619

favorite 87

comment 0

Bibliography: p. 133-137

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

21,927 22K

Plans, elevations, sections, and details of the Alhambra, from drawings taken on the spot in 1834 by Jules Goury, and in 1834 and 1837 by Owen Jones

1842 1842

by Goury, Jules, 1803-1834; Jones, Owen, 1809-1874; Gayangos, Pascual de, 1809-1897

eye 21,927

favorite 159

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Design Digitized: Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum Library’s Rare Books, Smithsonian Institution Libraries, was supported in part by funds from the Metropolitan New York Library Council (METRO) through the New York State Regional Bibliographic Databases Program
( 4 reviews )
Topic: Alhambra (Granada, Spain)

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

10,371 10K

La dentelle renaissance

1920 1920

by Dillmont, Thérèse de, 1846-1890

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Includes transfer patterns

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

4,815 4.8K

1888 1888

by Racinet, A. (Auguste), 1825-1893

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The Negro in the New world

1910 1910

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Maps on end-papers
Topics: Blacks, Slavery

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The Palmer method of business writing : a series of self-teaching lessons in rapid, plain, unshaded, coarse-pen, muscular movement writing for use in all schools, public or private, where an easy and legible handwriting is the object sought; also for the home learner

1915 1915

by Palmer, A. N. (Austin Norman), 1859-1927

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Topics: Penmanship, Study and teaching, Penmanship -- Study and teaching

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American etiquette and rules of politeness

1883 1883

by Houghton, Walter R. (Walter Raleigh), 1845-1929

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Album de guipure d'Irlande

1900 1900

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Topics: Irish crochet lace, Lace and lace making

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Philosophiae naturalis principia mathematica

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The second and third books were apparently printed by different printers, as indicated by the different type in the headings and the break in paging between the two books
Topics: Mechanics, Celestial mechanics, Gravitation

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6,335 6.3K

The workwoman's guide : containing instructions to the inexperienced in cutting out and completing those articles of wearing apparel, &c. which are ususally made at home : also, explanations on upholstery, straw- platting, bonnet-making, knitting, &c.

1838 1838

by Lady, active 1838, author

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Topics: Sewing, Knitting, Dressmaking -- Pattern design, Tailoring -- Pattern design

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The gentleman and cabinet-maker's director : being a large collection of ... designs of household furniture in the Gothic, Chinese and modern taste ... : to which is prefixed, a short explanation of the five orders of architecture and rules of perspective, with proper directions for executing the most difficult pieces, the mouldings being exhibited at large, and the dimensions of each design specified ...

1754 1754

by Chippendale, Thomas, 1718-1779

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statement of responsibility: by Thomas Chippendale
Topic: Furniture

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Ships, sea songs and shanties

1913 1913

by Whall, W. B; Whall, R. H

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